Unlike most rock cover bands, DriveLine features the unique combination of sexy, soulful female lead vocals, a wailing, growling tenor sax, and great guitars, bass and drums that team up to deliver the powerful and dynamic signature DriveLine Sound which features a well thought out list of memorable classic rock, blues and R & B tunes. A music industry truism is that a rock band is only as good as it's lead vocals and lead guitar; and in Danette Daniels and Jim Nelson, DriveLine has two of the best in the Upper Midwest. The DriveLine Sound is not loud and overbearing like many rock cover bands are; nor is it too soft, slow and unimaginative; it's a perfectly balanced sound that rocks you, body and soul.


Danette Daniels - lead vocals ---"I have been in a few bands, sat in with many others, been a DJ on all the major radio stations in the Twin Cities; I love sushi, red wine, full moons and running with my dogs".

Jim Nelson - guitar/vocals....smooth, fast, tasty, soulful, crazy, inspirational - some of the words to describe Jim's licks; a true guitar wizard - DriveLine's newest member.... welcome aboard!


Ace Barton - tenor sax, percussion----- A rock 'n roll saxman from "back in the day", who returned to the music scene after an extended hiatus to raise a family and build a business. Being a long time fan of saxman "Big Man" Clarence Clemons, I have patterned my style and sound after his, right down to his Keilwerth solid nickel silver horn and Rovner Deep V mouthpieces (to all you sax guys and gals - if you haven't tried out the latest Deep V from Rovner, you'd better - finest rock/blues mouthpiece on the planet!).......my mottos: "you're never too old to rock and roll (or blues, or R & B, or whatever)!" and "You can never get enough sax". Email me at: ace@drivelineband.com


Jeff "Cobra" Corey - Bass guitar----Quietly lives alone most of the time, except during band rehearsals. Loves playing live music, but still has a day job since playing in a band doesn't quite pay enough. E-mail him: drivelineband@comcast.net


Jim Menzel - guitars/harmonica/vocals---Rockin' all out since back in the day...gonna keep on rockin' the rest of the way. Email me at: jrmenzel@yahoo.com


Paul "Thunder" Hunder - Drums----Life is busier than it's ever been....raising kids, helping run a construction company, and of course providing that driving beat for DriveLine. Love most types of music with the various styles of rock and roll being the favorite(s). Most important things in life? - Create, Enjoy, Care, Love, Constant Improvement. Favorite drummers include: John Bonham, Steve Smith, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich and too many others to list. Vince Peterson (Chain Lightning).

Thur. December 31st, 2009 @ Billy's Bar & Grill, 8060 Hwy. 55 W., Rockford, MN.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Saturday January 9th, 2010 @ The Channel Inn, Warsaw, MN.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Sat.-January 16th, 2010 @ Striker's Entertainment Complex, Stewartville, Mn.
8:30p.m.-12:30a.m.

Sat, January 30, 2010
8:00 pm
Private Corporate Party/Fundraiser
The Wilds Golf Club
Prior Lake MN USA 

Saturday February 20th, 2010
Inn Kahoots Bar & Grill, Hamel, MN.
9:30p.m.-1:30a.m.

Saturday March 13th, 2010 @ The Channel Inn, Warsaw, MN.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.
Back by popular demand!

Saturday May 8th, 2010 @ Inn Kahoots Bar & Grill, Hamel, MN.
9:30p.m.-1:30a.m.

Saturday May 15th, 2010 @ Foreston Municipal Liquor's, Foreston, MN.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Saturday May 22nd, 2010 @ The Channel Inn, Warsaw, Mn.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Saturday June 5th, 2010 @ Big Gust Day's Street Festival, Downtown Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Thursday June 17th, 2010 @ Music in The Park, Prior Lake, Mn.
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Saturday June 26th, 2010 @ Foreston Liquor's, Foreston, MN.
9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.

Saturday July 17th, 2010 @ Private Party, Stillwater, MN.

Saturday July 31st, 2010 @ Inn Kahoots, Hamel, MN.
9:30p.m.-1:30a.m.

Saturday August 21st @ Private corp. party, Hinckley, MN.
7:30p.m.-11:30p.m.

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763-545-9660, 612-799-6049.

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All Right Now - Free
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Goin' Down - Freddie King I Feel Good - James Brown Take Me to the River - Al Green
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